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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,041.71 and 440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,041.71 and 440.05 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,041.71 = 440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,041.71 = 440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,041.71 × 440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 458,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,404.56/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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